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POSEIDON-1750 Ocean Buoy
Mooring Assembly Instructions
Check Components
• Unpack all Mooring and check all components are complete and correct.
Use POSEIDON-1750 Mooring Diagram on following page for details.
Prepare & Attach Chain
• Cut 2 x lengths of chain approximately 600 – 750mm long. Each length must have an odd number
of links to allow for proper connection between the buoy and the Bridal Plate.
Note: Please use the guides below to determine the correct chain size and length.
• Secure the chain to the upper two holes in the Bridal Plate using 2 x Ø25mm Shackles with
Ø29mm Pin. Note: All Shackles must be positively locked. For example use 3mm Stainless Steel
wire to lock the pin eye, or use a use a shackle pin with nut and split pin.
• Fit and secure 1 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pin and 1 x Ø25mm (or larger) Swivel Eye and
Eye to the lower hole in the Bridal Plate.
• Fit and secure the Bridal Plate and Chain assembly to the POSEIDON. Connect the chain lengths
using 2 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pins.
• Secure the required length of chain to the Swivel Eye using 1 x Ø25mm Shackles with Ø29mm Pin
Attach Mooring Block
• Fit and secure the Chain to the Mooring Block.
• The Buoy is now ready for deployment.
Water Depth
Recommended Chain Size
(from swivel to mooring block)
Metres
Feet
6 to 14
20 to 46
28mm
14 to 22
46 to 72
24mm
22 to 32
72 to 105
22mm
32 to 50
105 to 164
20mm
50 to 75
164 to 246
16mm
Chain Size Guide
Recommended
Length of Chain
Maximum
Water Depth
Best Practice
(Up to 6kts current)
3 x Water Depth
30m
For Reduced Water Circle
(Current 2kts to 4kts)
2.5 x Water Depth
36m
For Minimum Water Circle
(use only where current <2kts)
2 x Water Depth
45m
Chain Length Guide
